February 2012 Newsletter - Benson Area Chamber of Commerce

2012 Board of
Directors
February 2012
2012 Executive Committee
Commercial Realty Appraisers
LLC
PRESIDENT
Scott Tart
Kim Hinson, owner
VICE-PRESIDENT
NC Certified General
Kim Hinson
Appraiser
TREASURER
919-812-7894
Laura Nelson
PAST PRESIDENT
Brian Stewart
EX-OFFICIO
Matt Zapp, Town Manager
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Loretta Byrd
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Evelyn Aranda
Loretta Byrd, Executive Director, Brian Stewart, Past President, Evelyn
Aranda, Executive Assistant, Kim Hinson, owner, Scott Tart, 2012
Chamber President, and Dianne McLamb, Ambassador.
Term Expires 2012
Janet Matthews
Eva Massengill
Brian Stewart
Kay Wood
Term Expires 2013
Randy Lee
Gloria Johnson
Scott Tart
Anita Tart
Term Expires 2014
Paul Boucher
Kim Hinson
Laura Nelson
Bryan Parker
Congratulations to
Polymer Group, Inc.
2011 Business and Industry
Partner of the Year
Presented by
Johnston Community College
February 9, 2012
Shop Locally…
It Matters!
McLamb’s LP Gas and Supply Company located at 3469 NC
242 South, Benson is owned and operated by Wayne McLamb
and Hazel McLamb. Open Mon.– Fri. from 8:00 a.m.—5:30
p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. McLamb’s LP
Gas & Supply was incorporated in 1970 and employs 14. This
company provides heating gas for residential, commercial and
agriculture. It also serves as an area hardware store, selling
mobile home supplies, metal roofing, firearms and supplies.
McLamb’s LP Gas and Supply is a family business offering
fair and friendly service. The same family has owned this business since 1970.
Dixie Denning Supply Company is owned and operated by
the Denning family. Dixie Denning has 3 locations: 705 S. Wall
St., Benson, 63 Mabry Road, Angier, and 7490 Hwy.15/501
East, West End, N. C. Dixie Denning opened in 1964 and
currently employs 18. Charles Denning, age 87, continues to
be CEO. He and his wife Dorothy still come to the office on a
regular basis. The business started selling nitrogen, anhydrous
ammonia and fertilizer. Now Dixie Denning focuses only on
LP Gas and appliances. Known for prompt and good service,
Dixie Denning provides LP Gas for residential, commercial,
industrial and agricultural needs covering 10 counties.
B & S Air Conditioning Co., Inc. is a family owned business
that began in 1969. Originally located in the Town of Benson, it
relocated in 1977 to 5446 Elevation Road, Benson. Owned
and operated by Barry Barbour, Sr. his wife, Frances, and their
son, Joseph Barry Barbour, Jr., B & S Air Conditioning currently employs 10 people. The company’s main product line is
TRANE equipment; however, equipment preference can be
determined by the customer. B & S Air Conditioning provides
the following services in both residential and commercial applications: preventative maintenance, repair services, replacement and installation services, new construction, and free estimates. B & S Air Conditioning has been doing business in the
Benson area for the past 43 years and looks forward to continuing to
serve the
community
for many
years to
come. The
Barbours
give the
Lord,
praise and
honor for
blessing
them the
past 43
years.
Beasley’s Heating and Air, Inc., 57 WC Beasley Lane, Coats
is owned and operated by Brent and Mike Beasley. This business is open Mon.—Fri. from 8:15 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Business
began in 1963 when Willie C. Beasley opened as a tin shop. In
1982, brothers, Brent and Mike, turned the operation into a
heat and air business focusing on the installation of commercial and residential heat and air systems providing service to all
brands of systems. The company now employs 10 people.
Beasley’s Heating and Air, Inc. is a family owned business
looking forward to future expansion and continued service to
our local communities and beyond.
Many Thanks to our Renewing Members
Received by February 1, 2012
Jackson Auto Glass
Not Just Another Community Center
Barnes Lube Express & Barnes Auto Sales
E.A. Johnson Jewelers
Johnston County Partnership for Children
Keith R. Langdon
Benson Auto Supply
Kennedy’s Paradise Pawn
The Detail Shop
Warren Eye Care
Beasley’s Heating & Air, Inc.
Levinson Law Firm
Town of Benson
Dr. James T. Parker, DDS, PA
Sylvia Herring
McLamb’s L.P. Gas
Dixie Denning L.P. Gas
Young’s Motor Company
Shirley Byrd
Benson Book & Stationary
First Federal Bank
Medlin & Dorman, Inc.
Medlin & Dorman, Home Decorating Center
Narron, O’Hale & Whittington, PA
Warren Drug Company
Campbell University
Helen Smith
South Johnston High School
Ricky Barnes Auto Mart
Sign & Awning Systems, Inc.
State Farm Insurance
Stay Clean Portolets, LLC
Lee Technologies
Betsy Stevens
B & B Produce, Inc.
Benton Card Company
Johnston County Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. Co.
Dr. Larry A. Williams, DDS,PA
Johnston Community College– Small Business
Center
West Johnston High School
Meadow Village Restaurant
Whittco Properties
Dunn-Benson Ford
Doctor’s Vision Center
Professional Eye Care
Johnson Properties Realtors/Auctioneers, Inc.Steve Auman
Young’s Auto Center & Salvage Company
Libby’s/Edmonds
Johnston County Education Foundation
Danny Holland: The Holland Team/Wood Realty
HomeTowne Realty-Gloria Johnson
Maynard Barnes
Mast, Schulz, Mast, Mills, Johnson, Wells &
Trimye, PA
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
Lee Furniture Outlet
Benson Self Storage
Johnston Health
Parrish Oil Company
Johnston County Schools
Polymer Group, Inc.
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
Johnson Auctioneers & Properties-Bill Johnson
First Citizens Bank
W P Y B Radio
Mule City Specialty Feeds, Inc.
Crestfield/Ridgecrest/Parkview Apts.
McDonald’s of Benson
Rose & Graham Funeral Home
MAC Studio
Wood Pharmacy
The Trophy Case
A.L. Wood Accounting
Medicap Pharmacy
Drucilla Adams
Robin Hood Container Express, Inc.
Turnage Interstate Service
Benson Lions Club
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
February 2012
1 Business of the Week
Young’s Auto Center & Salvage
2 Kiwanis
6 Business of the Week
Young’s Motor Company
9 Breakfast Before Business
SJHS Yearbook Named Gold
Medalist
7:00
7:30am
JCC Great Hall
13 Business of the Week
4042.com
Cinderella Auditions
W.J. Barefoot Auditorium
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Building
Lions Club
Sheryl’s
14 Cinderella Auditions
W.J. Barefoot Auditorium
Town of Benson Board Meeting
6:00
7:00
7:00
Mrs. Cora Godwin, yearbook advisor, is
proud to announce that SJHS 2011 yearbook has been chosen for the Herff
Jones Ideas that Fly book. This is a
national book sent to all schools in the
country to showcase the best books in the
nation. SJHS yearbook was also featured
in Herff Jones Ideas that Fly in 2006. In
addition, South has been named a Gold
Medalist in the CSPA Critique (Columbia
Scholastic Press Association at Columbia
University). The critique is a teaching tool
to provide detailed guidance on how well
a student print or online media is currently
progressing, and how it could improve
during the following year.
Congratulation to Cora and the SJHS
Palladium Staff!
6:00
7:00
Conference Center
16 Kiwanis
7:00am
First Citizens Bank Conference Room
17 American Legion
Legion Building
7:00
20 Business of the Week
A+ Lube Express & Hank’s Laser Wash
Benson Area Women’s Organization 7:00
Johnson Place
23 Town Board
Town Conference Center
25 Remembering Mayberry
7:00
7:00
W.J. Barefoot Auditorium
26 Remembering Mayberry
3:00
W.J. Barefoot Auditorium
27 Business of the Week
Alicia’s School of Performing Arts
Lions Club
7:00
Sheryl’s
28 Junior Woman’s Club
Ken Tart Photography
7:00
Marketing Opportunity
Jumpstart 2012 by hosting a Business
After Hours event! Give us a call to
schedule your special event. We will
be happy to discuss the details and
assist you with promotions for the
event! We only hold one Business
After Hours per month.
CHAMBER OFFICE IS
DROP-OFF SITE FOR
“BACKPACK BUDDIES
PROGRAM”
Items: Pop Tarts, Soups, Spaghetti
products in cans or microwavable
containers, cereal or cereal bars,
juice, & snack items!
58 students are now being served at
B.E.S., B.M.S. & S.J.H.S.
These are all students who have been
referred by the schools’ social worker
and classroom teachers. Please support this effort for our local students!
Renewing Members
as of February 1, 2012
ElectriCities of N. C.
B & S Air Conditioning
Liberty Commons
RHA, Inc.
The New Dunn-Benson Dragstrip
The Community & Senior Service of Johnston
County
E.D. Parker Corporation
Benson Elementary School
Harold M. Medlin
Days Inn
Small World Travel & Tours. LLC
Four Oaks Lodging
Stephenson Properties
Robco Residential
BB&T
Johnston County Country Club
BN Printing
CommWell Health
MedFast Urgent Care
Don Johnson
Progress Energy
Commercial Realty Appraisers LLC
Robert D. Warren
Hamlin Sheet Metal Company
Benson Kiwanis Club
Carolina High Hot Air Balloon Company
Kerr Drug, Inc.
We Appreciate our 63rd
Annual Banquet
Sponsors!
Event Sponsor
Enoch Winery
Gold
Dixie Denning LP Gas
Eastern Carolina Medical Center
(Celebrating 25 Years)
Eloise Moore Insurance
(Celebrating 50 Years)
Silver
American Legion Banner Post 109
Doctors Vision Center
Bronze
HomeTowne Realty-Gloria Johnson
Liberty Commons of Johnston County
Meadow Village Restaurant and Catering
Support our Chamber
Members because they
support us!
… Shop Locally!
Miss Maude’s Café
Narron, O’Hale & Whittington, PA
Parker Contractors, LLC
WPYB 1130 AM
Social Hour
WhittCo Properties
Chamber
Banquet
2011
Awards
2011 Citizen of the Year
Business of the Year
Brent Honeycutt
Eastern Carolina Medical Center
Dr. P.K. Vyas
Small Business Person of
the Year
Richard Davis
Evelyn Aranda
Humanitarian of the Year
Presented by Benson Kiwanis Club
Korney Adams, Outstanding Senior Citizen
Alexis Massengill, Outstanding Youth
Loretta Byrd, Outstanding Woman
Betsy Stevens
Ambassador of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Kim Hinson
Presented by Benson Lions Club
Presented by
Benson Area Women’s Organization
Board of Directors Award
Steven Stanley
Relaye White, Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year
Congratulations!
Arts Award
Rene’ Hood Vanek
Presented by
Junior Woman’s
Club of Benson
Josh Barefoot, Firefighter of the Year
Presented by Banner Post 109, American
Legion
Suzanne Price Tart, Educator of the Year
Presented by Banner Unit 109, American
Legion Auxiliary
2011 Reflections and Celebrations
During Chamber Banquet ...